Engineer or Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control - Flying Qualities Engineering

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Travel opportunities (10% travel)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking a GNC Engineer (Level 2) or Principal GNC Engineer (Level 3) to join a team developing guidance, navigation, and control solutions for air vehicles. The role focuses on designing flight software, simulations, and robust algorithms to meet mission requirements.

Candidates should have a STEM degree with relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a US Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with 2+ years of experience; Master's with no experience.
• Principal: Bachelor's with 5+ years, Master's with 3 years, or PhD with no experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of GNC systems.
• Ability to obtain/maintain US Secret clearance.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement flight software algorithms for GNC functions.
• Develop simulation software to test mission requirements for the air vehicle.
• Navigation functions include processing data and simulating physical reality.
• Guidance functions formulate equations to achieve desired position, orientation, or trajectory.
• Control design and analyses develop control laws and hardware/software requirements.
• Report milestones, approaches, and findings to GNC and program management.
• Work under general supervision and contribute to project milestones.

Skills

GNC systems

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required for Start

No

Clearance Type

Secret

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a GNC Engineer (Level 2) or Principal GNC Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement flight software algorithms to support guidance, navigation, and control functions for the air vehicle
• Design, develop, and implement simulation software to test and verify mission requirements for the air vehicle
• Navigation functions include the statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical reality
• Guidance functions include the formulation of specific equations to achieve a desired position, orientation, or trajectory
• Control design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control laws and hardware and software requirements for air vehicles
• Utilize excellent communication skills to report program milestones, technical approaches, and findings to GNC as well as program management
• General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks. Understanding of Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems.
• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned
• Discretion/Latitude: Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. Works under general supervision.
• Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results or inadequate work product should be detected by supervisory oversight but may cause delay in program schedules and allocation of additional resources
• Liaison: Primarily internal company contacts. Infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters

This requisition may be filled at an Engineer (Level 2) OR Principal Engineer (Level 3) level based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications

• Basic qualifications for a GNC Engineer (Level 2) include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with no years of experience.
• Basic qualifications for a Principal GNC Engineer (Level 3) include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance; clearance not required to start employment.
• Must have the ability to obtain any Program Special access required within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project, Visio).

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in design, development, and validation of guidance, navigation, and control systems integrating flight critical hardware, software, and algorithms
• Active US Government Secret clearance

Salary Information

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Benefits

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.